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Bonnet Springs Park

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BSP Brainiacs

Get ready for BSP Brainiacs, a fun new way to spend the first Thursday of the month at BSP! Join us at 6:30PM at our Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Rooftop Bar for a night of trivia hosted by Timeless Entertainment. Bring the whole crew and put your thinking caps on for some friendly competition!

Girl Dinner

Swifties, are you ready for it? Celebrate the release of The Life of a Showgirl with us at Girl Dinner on October 3, from 6 – 9PM at the Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Rooftop Bar. Enjoy cocktails, crafts, a DJ, and all the girl dinner vibes with salads, fries, and more. Official menu details […]

Caffeine & Gasoline at BSP

Calling all car fanatics! Roll into Bonnet Springs Park on the first Saturday of every month, from 8 – 10AM, for a local car meetup, Caffeine & Gasoline. All exotic, classic, luxury, hot rod, and import cars are welcome! Spend your Saturday morning scoping out and showcasing cars at BSP! Coffee and breakfast items will […]

Birding on the Boardwalk

Begin each month on the Boardwalk by exploring native birds and wildlife at the Blanton Family Lagoon Observation Deck. The first Saturday of each month from 10AM – 12PM, guests can use our collection of birding scopes with support from BSP volunteers and staff. Binoculars will also be available for independent use along the Mims […]

Classroom Drop-In

Curious about crows and ravens? Join us at the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center Classroom on Saturday, October 4, from 1 – 3PM to keep exploring icterids and corvids. Learn how to tell the difference between crows and ravens, and participate in crafts that highlight their unique traits. This free event is open to guests […]

Lakeland Runners Club Kids Run Club

The Lakeland Runners Club Kids Run Club is held during the school year, is gender-neutral, and is designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and is open to all children regardless of school affiliation. The emphasis of the program is on participation and developing a healthy lifestyle as opposed to being a competitive running […]

BSP Brainiacs

In partnership with Timeless Entertainment, join us on the first, second and third Thursday of the month on our Rooftop Bar, for rotating games of Trivia, Jukebox Bingo, and Matter of Opinion! Challenge yourself and your friends to think outside the box- and show off just how much of a Brainiac you really are!

Nuts About Nature

National Chemistry Week is the third week of October! Celebrate with us at the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center on Saturday, October 11, from 10AM – 12PM for Nuts About Nature with the American Chemical Society. Take part in hands-on activities including creating secret messages, experimenting with spices and herbs, and participating in the national […]

Classroom Drop-In

Continue the chemistry fun at our Classroom Drop-In, Saturday October 11, from 1 - 3PM in the GiveWell Community Nature Center Classroom. Learn about herbs and spices, and write secret messages using turmeric with the American Chemical Society. This event is free and open to guests of all ages with adult supervision.

Adventure Days

Take your adventurous spirit to new heights in this free, guided tree climb led by Pathfinder Outdoor Education held near the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center from 10AM – 3PM! Trained staff will assist you in rigging up and ascending one of the pre-placed climbing lines. See trees in a way you never have before! […]

Donate

Bonnet Springs Park is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. There are several ways that you can help make this dream for Lakeland's future generations become reality, and make it possible for friends and families to create endless memories at the park.

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help in the enabling of this magnificent regional park, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities. Bonnet Springs Park is looking for volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and professional services to help in the design and implementation. 

Donate

Bonnet Springs Park is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. There are several ways that you can help make this dream for Lakeland's future generations become reality, and make it possible for friends and families to create endless memories at the park.

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help in the enabling of this magnificent regional park, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities. Bonnet Springs Park is looking for volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and professional services to help in the design and implementation. 

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